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Alex Wrobel

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Amazing lectures Caring Clear grading criteria Hilarious Lecture heavy Accessible outside class Inspirational Graded by few things Respected Test heavy EXTRA CREDIT Get ready to read Participation matters Gives good feedback Tough grader Online Savvy Lots of homework
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EARTH10 . Wrobel A J 2 Days Ago

Wrobel is a kind guy and obviously wants everyone to do well. Lectures not mandatory but attendance is super helpful. Was not here for about little less than half of the weeks because was on leave for new child, made it a little bit challenging but doable. test questions were random sometimes, NOT super easy GE if humanities concept wise.

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EARTH4 . Wrobel A J 4 Days Ago

great professor, really charismatic and funny. unfortunately if you're not very scientifically inclined (like me), this may be really difficult even with the cheat sheets he allows. tests are hard if you put this class on the backburner and don't know how to apply the concept really well. an okay and lenient GE, but not exactly easy.

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EARTH10 . Wrobel A J 5 Days Ago

Very good professor and one of the best I have had at UCSB. If you are a humanities major take this class for your area C credit.

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EARTH10 . Wrobel A J 8 Days Ago

super chill GE mostly just attend lecture. The online version doesn't make as much sense. Hardest part is the labs and depends on the TA you get.

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EARTH10 . Wrobel A J 10 Days Ago

Been my favorite teacher here so far. Class is easy and sheds light on important topics like global climate change. Most importantly, you can tell he's passionate and dedicated towards his students. He's fun, entertaining, and a great guy

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EARTH10 . Wrobel A J 16 Days Ago

Really nice. second class I've taken of his so I knew what to expect. grade is based on very few things so even tho attendance is not mandatory, definitely show up to all lectures and labs.

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EARTH4 . Wrobel A J A Month Ago

2 Midterms and final had random questions that made it super hard. Kind prof though

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EARTH10 . Wrobel A J 2 Months Ago

Wrobel definitely cares about what he teaches. I would have loved the class if I cared more for earth science, but he still made it interesting. Funny and laid back guy

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EARTH10 . Wrobel A J 2 Months Ago

Super nice, easy class.

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EARTH4 . Wrobel A J 2 Months Ago

He was great! Made everything straightforward and the class isn't too bad if you have good cheat sheets.

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EARTH4 . Wrobel A J 2 Months Ago

Prof. Wrobel is passionate and very funny, but the class can be challenging. There are two midterms, a final, and worksheet labs. Exams are multiple choice with cheat sheets, yet still difficult. He moves quickly, and study guides aren't very helpful. If you are not a science person and seeking an easy GE, this is not the class for you.

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EARTH10 . Wrobel A J 3 Months Ago

Just pay half attention and put an effort into your cheat sheet, and it should be an easy A! As a humanities major, this was a lovely GE!

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